Tatale (Spiced plantain pancakes)

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Tatale is a Ghanaian dish traditionally made with overriped plantains, flour, cornmeal, and spices like ginger, onions, and hot pepper. It is mostly served as main meal or snack.

Ingredients

-2 large overriped plantains

– ½ cup of cornmeal

-½ teaspoonful of salt

-½ teaspoonful of garlic powder

-1 teaspoonful of grated fresh ginger

-1 green onion, chopped

-½-1 teaspoonful of cayenne pepper or hot sauce (depending on one’s taste

– Vegetable oil

Preparation

-Mash plantains in a medium bowl with a potato masher or spoon until it turns into a puree.

-Add the cornmeal, salt, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper.

-Stir in green onions and parsley until fully combined.

-Heat a skillet on medium-high with about three tablespoons of oil.

-Scoop about cup batter into the skillet and cook until each side is golden brown (about 5 minutes each).

Serve with stew, Bambara beans

Source: Africanbites.com

Benefits of Tamarind Juice

Tamarind seed

Tamarind juice is particularly abundant in vitamin C, which is important for a strong immune system, healthy skin and wound healing.

Additionally, tamarind provides significant amounts of B vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, as well as essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.

– Antioxidant properties

Tamarind contains potent antioxidants, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which combat harmful free radicals in the body. This oxidative stress reduction can help prevent cell damage and lower the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer.

-Digestive health

Tamarind contains dietary fibre and natural laxatives that promote regular bowel movements, alleviate constipation and improve overall gastrointestinal health.”

– Heart health

Regular consumption of tamarind juice may have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. It can help lower cholesterol levels due to its high fibre content and antioxidants, reducing the risk of heart disease.

– Anti-inflammatory properties

Tamarind juice does a great job in curbing inflammation in the body. High in anti-inflammatory compounds such as polyphenols and bioflavonoids, this property makes it potentially beneficial for individuals suffering from conditions like arthritis or chronic inflammatory diseases.

– High magnesium content

Tamarind is rich in magnesium- 110 mg per 120 g of pulp. This simply concludes that drinking tamarind is a convenient way to meet your daily magnesium requirements. It plays an important role in the formation of bones, regulates heart rhythm, and contraction of muscles, and keeps blood sugar levels under check.

Source; Healthshots.com